Ok guys, thanks received the usb receiver.
I have set it up using the minimalist setting, just confirming that the receiver works with the remote.
I think my requested setup is reasonably common.
I want to be able to: Use XBMC and Eyetv extended menus. Be able switch between them. Be able to spare a key somewhere to set it up to for example a screen shot (shift command 3) or something..
Should I reconfigure this as a full keyboard to start with.
Thanks for your help!